I am trying to find more information on the McDonald and Cooney families that passed through Midlothian via Ireland around the 1850-1880s.
Patrick McDonald married Rose/Roseann/Rosina Cooney (both born in Ireland) in Edinburgh in 1852. They had at least 8 children all born around Midlothian or Peebleshire, as follows:
Michael (b 1852)
James (1854)
Mary Ann (1856-1948) m. John Crorkin
Helen (18569)
Marjory (1859) - possibly same person as Helen
John P (1863-1941) m. Katherine Doyle in the US
Catherine (1864)
Bridget (1868)
Patrick died in Roslin on 3/24/1880 and Rose died in Lochgelly on 11/8/1912. Rose's death was reported by her grandson, Patrick McQue.
Patrick's parents were Walter McDonald and Mary Stanton according to his death record. Rose's father was Francis Cooney according to her death record.
I have found records of a Francis Cooney and wife Ann living in Lasswade in 1851 and 1871 who are the right age to be Rose's parents, but I have been unable to confirm this. This Francis died in Roslin on 2/6/1872 and wife Ann died on 3/21/1875. No parents listed for Francis, but Ann's parents listed as Patrick Cooney and Ann Bradey.
Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
Josh
